Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I thank the Taoiseach for that confirmation. I noticed the Ministers of Government arriving at Farmleigh on Monday last like members of the Anglo-Irish ascendancy returning to the big house. In the aftermath of two days of deliberation at Farmleigh and Government Buildings, has the Government reached a conclusion on the cuts that are likely to be imposed this December and for the following three years? Has it arrived at a decision with regard to how the total of €15 billion in cuts is to be broken down? I recognise that all the relevant tax receipts have not yet been taken in and that the Government will be obliged to wait for a period until this happens. However, is the Taoiseach in a position to inform the House - to within €200 million - of the total amount of the cuts to be imposed in the December budget? Will he also outline the Government's proposals for the following three years?

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